Is Making Tax Digital Going to Affect You?
From April 2026, new MTD rules apply to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000. Get expert guidance with a free consultation from EVLAteam.
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is HMRC’s digital transformation of the tax system. It requires sole traders and landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates throughout the year.
Important: MTD doesn’t replace your annual Self Assessment – it’s in addition to it. You’ll still need to file your annual tax return, but now with quarterly reporting too.
What MTD Means for You
- Digital record-keeping using MTD-compatible software
- Quarterly updates to HMRC (every 3 months)
- Annual Self Assessment still required
- End of year finalisation statement
- More frequent engagement with your tax affairs
MTD Implementation Timeline
The rollout is happening in phases based on your annual income. Here’s when MTD becomes mandatory:
April 2026
Sole traders and landlords with gross income over £50,000 must join MTD for Income Tax. This is the first phase affecting higher earners.
April 2027
The threshold lowers to £30,000. More sole traders and landlords will need to comply with MTD requirements.
April 2028
Final phase: all sole traders and landlords earning over £20,000 must be MTD compliant. Partnerships to follow (date TBA).
Does MTD Affect You?
Take our 60-second assessment to find out
Question 1 of 4
What best describes your business?
What was your gross business income in 2024/25?
Do you currently use MTD-compatible accounting software?
How familiar are you with MTD requirements?
Why Choose EVLAteam for MTD?
We’ve been helping UK businesses navigate tax changes for over 14 years. Here’s why clients trust us with their MTD preparation:
Award-Winning Service
Multiple award winners, including “Large Practice of the Year 2020” and recognised again in 2025 for excellence in client service and accounting expertise.
MTD-Ready Software
We’re partners with FreeAgent and Xero – both fully MTD-compliant. We’ll help you choose and set up the right software.
Hassle-Free Setup
We handle the entire MTD setup for you – from software registration to HMRC linking. You focus on your business, we handle the paperwork.
Fast Response Times
Quick, responsive support when you need it. No waiting days for answers to urgent questions.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
Transparent, predictable monthly fees with no hidden charges. Know exactly what you’re paying.
Proactive Compliance
We stay ahead of HMRC changes and keep you compliant with all deadlines and requirements.
Meet Eva Szabo
Managing Director & Founder
Eva has over 14 years of experience helping UK businesses stay compliant and tax-efficient. She’s guided hundreds of clients through major tax changes, and MTD is no different.
Our MTD-Compatible Software Partners
We’re official partners with leading accounting software providers. We’ll help you choose and set up the perfect solution for your business.
Both platforms are fully Making Tax Digital compliant and HMRC-approved
Don’t Wait Until April 2026
Getting your systems in place now means less stress later. Start your MTD journey with expert guidance.
Takes 2 minutes to request • We’ll respond within 24 hours